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World J Clin Cases. Apr 16, 2014; 2(4): 104-107
Published online Apr 16, 2014. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v2.i4.104
Published online Apr 16, 2014. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v2.i4.104
Osteoid osteoma of the elbow mimicking hemophilic arthropathy
Michel P J van den Bekerom, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, OLVG, 1090 HM, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Martijn A A van Hooft, Denise Eygendaal, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Amphia Hospital, 4818 CK, Breda, The Netherlands
Author contributions: Van den Bekerom MPJ, van Hooft MAA and Eygendaal E contributed equally to this work; Eygendaal D designed the research; van Hooft MAA performed the research; and van den Bekerom MPJ wrote the paper.
Correspondence to: Denise Eygendaal, MD, PhD, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Amphia Hospital, Molengracht 21, 4818 CK, Breda, The Netherlands. deygendaal@amphia.nl
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Received: October 22, 2013
Revised: December 27, 2013
Accepted: February 18, 2014
Published online: April 16, 2014
Processing time: 170 Days and 2.6 Hours
Revised: December 27, 2013
Accepted: February 18, 2014
Published online: April 16, 2014
Processing time: 170 Days and 2.6 Hours
Core Tip
Core tip: Two issues are emphasized by reporting this case. Firstly, it is important to recognize the possibility of osteoid osteoma in a young adult patient with persistent chronic and nocturnal elbow pain which is alleviated with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Secondly, histopathological confirmation is not always possible and necessary to establish the diagnosis of osteoid osteoma.